What a wonderful tale

"... full of detail, complex characters, and really interesting factual info that is not well known concerning the activities of neutral countries during the war, the involvement of the church, etc. I like the way it ends ... events are wrapped up but open enough for a sequel. 

“Something that really stands out for me is how visual it is. The authour creates a strong image of the time and place. The imagery is magical, especially of the village and religious events, and would make a fantastic Netflix series. ... what an accomplishment.” Suzanne Paleczny, Whitehorse, Yukon

Engaging, hard to put down

“I found this book very engaging and once I started I had a hard time putting it down. The characters are strong, the dialogue is very well written and the story is excellent. The various storylines are built carefully and each is engaging. You almost feel that you know the characters. As they start to connect and weave together the overall effect is excellent. Mark Skalin, Oshawa, ON

More Graham Greene than James Bond, but more charm and warmth than either of them

“I’m a sucker for wartime shenanigans and science, so this was great for me, with spying and marine biology against the backdrop of WW2 Portugal, plus walk on parts for Ian Fleming and Kim Philby. The characters all came off the page. Pulling off multiple viewpoints and timelines is tricky but worked. The story weaves together a cast of characters as a nuanced way into the humanity and morality of the hard moral choices forced by wartime, more Graham Greene than James Bond, but more charm and warmth than either of them.” --Matthew Hurst, Barrie, ON

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“Tim writes historical fiction that immerses readers in significant moments in history, introduces compelling characters, and invites reflection on the meaning of life.”

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